ORCHESTRAL CONDUCTING LEVEL C Learning outcomes

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1 PROGRAM: CONDUCTING MAJOR SUBJECT Orchestral Conducting, Wind Orchestra Conducting, Choral Conducting MAJOR SUBJECT, 2ok ( , 90 ECTS credits, 2,403 hrs) - receive competence to work as a conductor with a high artistic - learn how to master the conducting techniques, special characteristics, and interpretation methods of classical, classical, Romantic, and Impressionist orchestra literature - qualify for the min. level B bachelor s demonstration of proficiency Preceding courses: Orchestral conducting proficiency tests D, C 2om ( , 60 ECTS credits, 1,600 hrs) - receive competence to work independently as a conductor with a high artistic - learn how to master conducting techniques required by the most demanding works in orchestral literature - learn extensively about orchestral music, its special style characteristics, and interpretation methods - study music theatre (opera, ballet, music plays) - master the administrative duties of a conductor - qualify for the min. Level A master s demonstration of proficiency Preceding courses: All obligatory and elective courses required for the degree 2a1k ENSEMBLE PLAYING, Bachelor's degree ( , 9 ECTS credits, 240 hrs) study while working in an orchestra and learn how to adapt into an ensemble playing 2a1m ENSEMBLE PLAYING, Master's Degree (3 + 3, 6 ECTS credits, 160 hrs) study while working in an orchestra and learn how to adapt into ensemble playing 2ks7 SPECIALISATION STUDIES IN ORCHESTRAL AND WIND ORCHESTRA CONDUCTING - advance their knowledge on the subject of their choosing (special field of orchestra or wind orchestra music: early music, 21 st century music, music theatre, military music, big band, Finnish wind instrument music, etc.) - continue their historical, theoretical, musical, analytical, or pedagogical studies - improve their competence in working independently Assessment Evaluation by jury: pass/fail 2ka21m ORCHESTRAL LITERATURE (10 ECTS credits, 267 hrs) - study the notation of orchestral literature and its stylistic and interpretation traditions - examine the repertoire features and special characteristics of different ensembles special characteristics of repertory of various orchestral forms - arrange, orchestrate, and/or compose for an orchestra - are capable of working analytically with the various styles and repertoires of orchestral music - learn how to apply analysis results to their artistic work, e.g., together with the composition class DESCRIPTION OF SKILL LEVELS IN LEVEL D - study the basics of conducting technique conducting exercises; basic patterns - study the command of the score - score playing, clef, temperament, analysis, ear training, study of instruments, and practical instrumentation - develop their knowledge of repertoire and orchestra by studying mostly classical orchestral literature, playing at the rehearsal orchestra of the Orchestral Conducting class, and observing the rehearsals of professional orchestras and the Sibelius Academy Symphony Orchestra Assessment: evaluation by jury: pass/fail LEVEL C - master the knowledge and skills needed in conducting - same objectives as in Conducting D, and conducting exercises, e.g., simple accompaniment exercises, bowing and phrasing genre, studying classical and Early Romantic period orchestral literature, and psychology of musical orchestras LEVEL B - advance the knowledge and skills needed in conducting - course contents are the same as in Orchestral conducting C; - conducting exercises, conducting section rehearsals of the Sibelius Academy Symphony Orchestra, repertoire planning, and studying mostly Late Romantic period and Impressionist orchestra literature Preceding courses: Orchestral Conducting Level C LEVEL A - master conducting techniques required by the most demanding works in orchestral literature - qualify for further studies - course contents are the same as in Orchestral conducting B; studying music theatre (opera, ballet, music plays), and conductor s administrative duties Preceding courses: all required compulsory and optional study modules DEMONSTRATION OF PROFICIENCY Bachelor of 10 ECTS credits Students show the mastery of their major subject and the achievement of the of the major subject - rehearsing and conducting a classical or Romantic orchestra work, or part of it, (prepared in advance) with the rehearsal orchestra of the Conducting class (or similar orchestra) - writing a program leaflet - written maturity essay - Writing an essay (4 pages) related to the field of study on a general exam day or a corresponding day. The maturity essay is a written required for the degree, studies, and demonstration of Preceding courses: Major subject studies, 90 ECTS credits or 1

2 Minor subject studies, 40 ECTS credit or Elective studies, 10 ECTS credits or Evaluation: The artistic program is evaluated by a jury appointed by the dean. The artistic program evaluated on a scale of 0-5. The maturity essay is evaluated by a teacher appointed by the head of department on a scale of pass/fail. Recommended time of study: 3 rd year Master of 40 ECTS credits show the mastery of their of the major subject - a demanding concert-type production with the rehearsal orchestra of the Conducting class, the Sibelius Academy symphony orchestra, or a professional orchestra (or other) - an example of rehearsing and conducting a music theatre production - written maturity essay - Students write the program leaflet for the artistic program (concert) included in their demonstration of proficiency (1 page min.). The program leaflet contains background information on the pieces of music to be played. The text may also contain a short review of cultural history. The text of the program leaflet should be submitted for evaluation when registering for the program. - The maturity essay is a written required for the degree, studies and demonstration of A student does not have to demonstrate skills in Finnish or in Swedish in the maturity essay for a master's degree if he or she has already demonstrated his or her language skills in a maturity essay in the same language for the bachelor's degree. Preceding courses: major subject studies, 100 ECTS credits or. Optional studies, 30 ECTS credits or. Evaluation: The artistic program is evaluated by a five-member jury appointed by the dean. The artistic program is evaluated on a scale of 0-5. The chair of the jury evaluating the program assesses the maturity essay on a scale of pass/fail. Recommended time of study: 5th year MINOR STUDIES SUPPORTING THE MAJOR SUBJECT y38 STUDY PLANNING (2 ECTS credits, 54 hrs) 2ka21k ORCHESTRAL LITERATURE (15 ECTS credits, 400 hrs) - study the notation of orchestral literature and its stylistic and interpretational traditions - examine the repertoire features and special characteristics of different orchestral ensembles - arrange, orchestrate, and/or compose for an orchestra - be capable of working analytically with the various styles and repertoires of orchestral music - learn how to apply analysis results in to their artistic work, e.g., together with the composition class MUSIC HISTORY, MUSIC THEORY, AURAL SKILLS See minor subjects supporting the major subject and the program of composition and music theory. Students can also choose studies from other program's courses. MAJOR SUBJECT, WIND ORCHESTRA CONDUCTING 2pk ( , 90 ECTS credits 2,403 hrs) - Obtain competence to work as a wind orchestra conductor with a high artistic - Learn how to master the conducting techniques required by a wind orchestra - Acquire a conception of Western wind orchestra literature - Qualify for the min. Level B bachelor s demonstration of proficiency. Preceding courses: Wind orchestra conducting proficiency tests D, C 2pm ( , 60 ECTS credits, 1,600 hrs) independently as a wind orchestra conductor with a high artistic - learn how to master conducting techniques required by the most challenging works in wind orchestra literature - learn an extensive amount of wind orchestra program, special style characteristics, and interpretation methods - qualify for the min. Level A master s demonstration of proficiency Preceding courses: all obligatory and optional courses required for the degree 2a1k ENSEMBLE PLAYING, Bachelor's degree ( , 9 ECTS credits, 240 hrs) 2a1m ENSEMBLE PLAYING, Master's Degree (3 + 3, 6 ECTS credits, 160 hrs) 2ka22m WIND ORCHESTRA LITERATURE (10 ECTS credits, 267 hrs) Studying the notation, style, and interpretation traditions of wind orchestra literature. Studying the repertoire and special characteristics of various wind orchestra ensembles. Arranging, orchestrating, and/or composing for a wind orchestra. The aim is to acquire the competence for applying analytical competence as a wind orchestra conductor, to be able to work analytically with various styles and repertoires of wind orchestra music, and to apply the analysis results in artistic work. LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS LEVEL D - study the basics of conducting techniques conducting exercises; basic patterns - study the command of the score - score playing, clef, temperament, analysis - solfège, ear training, study of instruments, practical instrumentation - develop their knowledge of repertoire and wind orchestra studying wind orchestra literature Playing in the rehearsal orchestra and wind ensembles of the Wind Orchestra Conducting class Observing the of rehearsals of professional wind orchestras and the Sibelius Academy Symphony Orchestra Assessment Evaluation by jury: pass/fail LEVEL C - master the knowledge and skills needed in wind orchestra conducting - same objectives as in wind orchestra conducting D; Conducting exercises, e.g., simple accompaniment exercises Phrasing and intonation 2

3 Genre knowledge Studying mostly classical orchestral and wind orchestra literature Psychology of musical orchestras LEVEL B - advance the knowledge and skills needed in conducting - course contents the same as in wind orchestra conducting C; Conducting exercises Conducting section rehearsals of the Sibelius Academy Wind Orchestra Repertoire planning Studying mostly late Romantic period and Impressionist orchestra and wind orchestra literature Preceding courses: Wind Orchestra Conducting C LEVEL A - learn how to master conducting techniques required by the most challenging works in wind orchestra literature - know the special characteristics and interpretation methods of various wind orchestra music styles - learn an extensive amount of wind orchestra repertoire independently as a wind orchestra conductor with a high artistic - qualify for further studies - course contents the same as in wind orchestra conducting B, and Observing big band activities Conductor s administrative duties Preceding courses: all required compulsory and optional study modules DEMONSTRATION OF PROFICIENCY Bachelor of 10 ECTS credits Students show the mastery of their major subject and the achievement of the of the major subject - rehearsing and conducting a classical or Romantic orchestra work, or part of it, (prepared in advance) with the rehearsal orchestra of the Conducting class (or similar orchestra) - writing a program leaflet - written maturity essay - Writing an essay (4 pages) related to the field of study on a general exam day or a corresponding day. The maturity essay is a written required for the degree, studies, and demonstration of Preceding courses: Major subject studies, 90 ECTS credits or Minor subject studies, 40 ECTS credit or Elective studies, 10 ECTS credits or Evaluation: The artistic program is evaluated by a jury appointed by the dean. The artistic program evaluated on a scale of 0-5. The maturity essay is evaluated by a teacher appointed by the head of department on a scale of pass/fail. Recommended time of study: 3 rd year Master of 40 ECTS credits show the mastery of their of the major subject - A demanding concert-type production with the rehearsal orchestra of the Wind Orchestra Conducting class, the Sibelius Academy wind orchestra, or a professional wind orchestra (or other) - Written maturity essay - Students write the program leaflet for the artistic program (concert) included in their demonstration of proficiency (1 page min.). The program leaflet contains background information on the pieces of music to be played. The text may also contain a short review of cultural history. The text of the program leaflet should be submitted for evaluation when registering for the program - The maturity essay is a written required for the degree, studies and demonstration of A student does not have to demonstrate skills in Finnish or in Swedish in the maturity essay for a master's degree if he or she has already demonstrated his or her language skills in a maturity essay in the same language for the bachelor's degree. Preceding courses: major subject studies, 100 ECTS credits or optional studies, 30 ECTS credits or Evaluation: the artistic program is evaluated by a five member jury appointed by the dean. Artistic program evaluated on a scale of 0-5. The Chair of the jury evaluating the program assesses the maturity essay on a scale of pass/fail. MINOR STUDIES SUPPORTING THE MAJOR SUBJECT y38 STUDY PLANNING (2 ECTS credits, 54 hrs) 2ka22k WIND ORCHESTRAL LITERATURE (15 ECTS credits, 400 hrs) Studying the notation, style, and interpretation traditions of wind orchestra literature. Studying the repertoire and special characteristics of various wind orchestra ensembles. Arranging, orchestrating, and/or composing for a wind orchestra. The aim is to acquire the competence for applying analytical competence as a wind orchestra conductor, to be able to work analytically with various styles and repertoires of wind orchestra music, and to apply the analysis results in artistic work. MUSIC HISTORY, MUSIC THEORY, AURAL SKILLS 2ka29 HISTORY OF WIND MUSIC (4 ECTS credits, 107 hrs) - study the development of wind instruments and the music composed for wind instrument ensembles since the 13 th century - study the history of the birth of wind instrument ensembles, their development, and special characteristics in the history of Western music. See minor subjects supporting the major subject and the program of composition and music theory. Students can also choose studies from other program's courses. MAJOR SUBJECT, CHORAL CONDUCTING 2kk ( , 90 ECTS credits, 2,403 hrs) as a choir conductor with a high artistic - study working methods of various choir ensembles - e) acquire a conception of Western choral literature - Students must also qualify for the min. Level B bachelor s demonstration of proficiency. Preceding courses: choral conducting proficiency tests D, C 3

4 2km ( , 60 ECTS credits, 1,600 hrs) independently as a choir conductor with a high artistic - master the conducting techniques required by the most demanding works in choral literature - acquire a conception of the vocal techniques required by the different periods of choral music and be able to apply them in practice - learn the repertoire and vocal characteristics of different choir types - qualify for the min. Level A master s demonstration of proficiency Preceding courses: All obligatory and optional courses required for the degree 2a9k ENSEMBLE SINGING, Bachelor's degree ( , 9 ECTS credits, 240 hrs) - study working in a choir - practice their ensemble singing skills 2a9m ENSEMBLE SINGING, Master's Degree (3 + 3, 6 ECTS credits, 160 hrs) a) study working in a choir b) practice ensemble singing skills 2ka23m CHORAL LITERATURE (10 ECTS credits, 267 hrs) - advance their knowledge of stylistic traditions of choral music - have extensively studied the special repertoire and vocal technique characteristics of various choir ensembles - be capable of arranging and/or composing for various choir types DESCRIPTION OF SKILL LEVELS IN LEVELD AND C - study the basics of conducting techniques - acquire an understanding of the basics of vocal technique at the level required by the repertoire - master the requirement level of D and C level repertoires - acquire a conception of the working methods of various choir ensembles - acquire a conception of Western choral literature - qualify for Level B choral conducting studies LEVEL B with a high artistic - advance their conceptions of the working methods of different choir types - advance their knowledge of Western choral literature - acquire tools for solving the problems in combining vocals and instruments - realize the expectations centred on the person of conductor - qualify for Level A choral conducting studies LEVEL A independently with a high artistic - master the conducting techniques required by demanding choral works - learn adequately the repertoire and vocal characteristics of different choir types - extend their style knowledge of contemporary and sc. old music - follow current choral music trends - qualify for further studies SPECIALISATION STUDIES 2ks2 SPECIALISATION IN GREGORIAN STUDIES - continue their study of early stages of Western art music with medieval Roman Catholic church chanting as a central subject - study the musical and liturgical characteristics of church chant - study notation palaeography - acquire a conception of the areas of elementary theory, notation, rhythm, modality, and structures 2ks3 SPECIALISATION IN THE RENAISSANCE - continue to study the golden era of choral music, focusing on the secular and/or religious, instrumentally accompaniment, and the cappella choral music of the late Middle Age and Renaissance - learn about different schools and masters of the era (Ockeghem, Obrecht, des Prez, Marenzio, Gesualdo, Monteverdi, Palestrina, Victoria, di Lasso, etc.) - form an understanding of the significance of voice leading in vocal polyphony through individual exercises - d) acquire a conception of the functionality of various temperament systems 2ks4 SPECIALISATION IN THE BAROQUE - continue to study Baroque choral music and delve extensively into the key composers from the early to late Baroque period - study the key composers (Monteverdi, Schütz, Purcell, Lotti, Bach, Händel, Buxtehude, etc.) - form a conception of the performance practices and the Baroque affect - learn to apply the so-called Baroque articulation in its different forms 2ks5 SPECIALISATION IN ROMANTICISM AND IMPRESSIONISM - continue to study the secular and religious instrumental accompaniment, and the cappella choral music of the Romantic and Impressionist periods - study the key composers (Brahms, Bruckner, Mendelssohn, Reger, Debussy, Ravel, etc.) - adopt the aesthetic ideas of expression of this period in vocal technique and text interpretation 2ks6 SPECIALISATION IN THE 20TH CENTURY CHORAL MUSIC Pre-war Choral of the 20th Century Post-war Choral of the 20th Century - continue to study the key phenomena of European choral music in the early 20th century from the point of view of Neoclassicism after late Romanticism and Impressionism (Ravel, Hindemith, Milhaud, Poulenc, Messiaen, Stravinsky, Bartok, etc.) and individual choral composers separate from the schools of the era (Kodaly, Vaughan Williams, Orff, etc.) and dodecaphony and choral literature created with the row technique (Schönberg, Copland, etc.). - Students continue to study the main phenomena of the choral music of Europe and the United States, e.g., the key international (Ligeti, Kagel, Berio, etc.) and Finnish (Johansson, 4

5 Bergman, Kokkonen, Englund, Rautavaara, etc.) composers of the Darmstadt School. - study the Finnish composers of the era of post serialism (Heininen, Tiensuu, Wennäkoski, Talvitie, Puumala, etc.) DEMONSTRATION OF PROFICIENCY Bachelor of 10 ECTS credits show the mastery of their of the major subject - designing a concert program, practicing and conducting a choir outside the Academy, and/or participating in a preparation of opera-oratory production as a choir conductor - participating in the orchestral conducting period. - spring examination - writing a program leaflet - Written maturity essay - Writing an essay (4 pages) related to the field of study on a general exam day or corresponding day. The maturity essay is a written required for the degree, studies, and demonstration of proficiency and language Evaluation: The artistic program is evaluated by a jury appointed by the dean. The artistic program is evaluated on a scale of 0-5.The maturity essay is evaluated by a teacher appointed by the head of department on a scale of pass/fail. The maturity essay is also evaluated by the language consultant. Recommended time of study: 3rd year Master of 40 ECTS credits show the mastery of their learning outcomes of the major subject in their demonstration of proficiency. : - rehearsing and conducting a choral concert. The program must include works from the following periods: - Renaissance or early Baroque - Baroque - Romanticism or Impressionism - contemporary music - One of the works should be a choral work with instrumental accompaniment. - Examination instruments are the Sibelius Academy vocal ensemble and the student s own external choir(s). - Written maturity essay - Students write the program leaflet for the artistic program (concert) included in their demonstration of proficiency (1 page min.). The program leaflet contains background information on the pieces of music to be played. The text may also contain a short review of cultural history. The text of the program leaflet should be submitted for evaluation when registering for the program - The maturity essay is a written required for the degree, studies and demonstration of A student does not have to demonstrate skills in Finnish or in Swedish in the maturity essay for a master's degree if he or she has already demonstrated his or her language skills in a maturity essay in the same language for the bachelor's degree. Evaluation: The artistic program is evaluated by a five-member jury appointed by the dean. The artistic program is evaluated on a scale of 0-5. The chair of the jury evaluating the program assesses the maturity essay on a scale of pass/fail. Recommended time of study: 5th year MINOR STUDIES SUPPORTING THE MAJOR SUBJECT y38 STUDY PLANNING (2 ECTS credits, 54 hrs) HISTORY OF MUSIC, MUSIC THEORY, SOLFÈGE 2ka24m1 HISTORY OF CHORAL MUSIC I MODULE I Gregorian Chant - understand the general nature of medieval liturgical chant, music theory, and music philosophy - have studied the most general composition types in Latin church chanting and the motive for their use - have studied the various reasons for performing church chants - have preliminarily studied the phases and types of Western notation up until the Renaissance - have preliminarily studied the sources of Latin liturgy and church chant - have studied the main principles of the history of Gregorian ideas 2ka24m2 HISTORY OF CHORAL MUSIC II MODULE II - acquire a concept of the era from the birth of polytonality to the end of the Baroque - study French and Italian music from the 14th century (Machaut, Landini) - study the great names of the late Medieval period and Renaissance (Dufay, Lasso, etc.) - acquire a concept of the Baroque and affect (Schütz, Bach) - study instrumentally accompanied choral works (mass, passion, oratory) 2ka24m3 HISTORY OF CHORAL MUSIC III MODULE III - study composers from Classicism to European Romanticism (Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Mendelssohn, Liszt, Brahms, Bruckner, Verdi, etc.) - study Impressionistic composers (Debussy, Ravel, etc.) - study nationalistic composers (Rachmaninov, Dvorák, Grieg, Ives, Sibelius, Elgar) - study neoclassical composers (Hindemith, Milhaud, Poulenc, Messiaen, Stravinsky, Bartok, Vaughan Williams, Orff ) 2ka24m4 HISTORY OF CHORAL MUSIC IV MODULE IV - study composers from Late Romanticism to Dodecaphony (Wolf, Reger, Richard Strauss, Schonberg, Copland) - study the schools in post-war Europe and the United States (e.g. the Darmstadt School, Messiaen, Ligeti, Kagel, Berio, etc.) - study the new ways of expression born from serialism, i.e., spoken chorus and new notation 2ka26 THE HISTORY OF FINNISH CHORAL MUSIC (3 ECTS credits, 80 hrs) - study the medieval Piae cantiones program - acquire a conception of the arrival of the contemporary choral movement to Finland at the beginning of the 19th century - study the composers of the Era of Autonomy (Pacius, Ehrström, Hagfors, Linsén, Genetz, P.J.Hannikainen, Wegelius, Kajanus, etc.) 5

6 - acquire a conception of the importance of Kalevala rune singing in breaking away from the European Liedertafel, the national revival, and Carelianism (Sibelius) - e) study the main choral composers of Finnish National Romanticism (Kuula, Madetoja, Palmgren, etc.) - f) study the 1920s Modernist composers (Raitio, Aarre Merikanto, Klami, etc.) - g) acquire a conception of the postwar choral music, with emphasis on the break with traditional repertoire and vocal technique, and on the new choral expression created by technical and stylistic pluralism (Sulo Salonen, Johansson, Englund, Kokkonen, Bergman, Rautavaara, Heininen, Sallinen, Salmenhaara, Jouko Linjama, Heiniö, Aho, Tiensuu, Hämeenniemi, Rechberger, Saariaho, Kaipainen, Kortekangas, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Linkola, Jyrki Linjama, Pohjannoro, Pohjola, Talvitie, Karlsson, Pulkkis, Mäntyjärvi, etc.) 2ka23k CHORAL LITERATURE (15 ECTS credits, 400 hrs) - study the stylistic traditions of choral music - study the special characteristics of repertoire and vocal technique of various choir ensembles - practice arranging and/or composing for a choir See the Degree Program in Composition and Theory. Studies can also be selected from other degree programs. Degree Program in Orchestral and Choral Conducting/ Course Descriptions 6